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£9.99In Stoke-on-Trent, the hometown of the late heavy metal icon Lemmy Kilmister, a bronze-cast statue was revealed to the delight of music enthusiasts. The 2.25m black-coloured monument, situated in Market Place, was unveiled in honour of Lemmy, marking the 10th anniversary of his passing and the 50th anniversary of the formation of Motörhead.
The hands behind this striking tribute belong to local sculptor Andy Edwards, who received praise from Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell for his remarkable work. Hundreds of fans congregated in Burslem to witness the unveiling, with one fan named Nobby expressing awe at the lifelike portrayal of Lemmy, declaring it as “absolutely awesome.”
Accompanied by a procession of motorbikes, some of Lemmy’s ashes were integrated into the statue, adding a poignant touch to the commemoration. The legendary frontman, born Ian Fraser Kilmister in 1945 in Burslem, initially gained recognition as a member of Hawkwind before founding Motörhead in 1975. Over the span of four decades, the band produced an impressive 23 studio albums before Lemmy’s untimely demise due to prostate cancer on 28 December 2015.
With his iconic pose captured in the statue – singing into a microphone while strumming a Rickenbacker bass guitar – Lemmy’s enduring legacy lives on through this monumental homage. Sculptor Andy Edwards, inspired by Lemmy’s unparalleled influence in the world of rock and roll, highlighted the significance of creating the statue locally, emphasizing the singer’s status as a true embodiment of the spirit of music
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